Low Noise Amplifier with BFR840L3RHESD for 5 to 6 GHz

BF R84 0L3 RH E SD
Low N oise A mpli fier with
BF R84 0L3 RH E SD fo r 5 to 6 G Hz
WLA N Inc luding 2. 4 G Hz Reje c tion
using 020 1 S MDs
Applic atio n N ote A N 290
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BFR840L3RHESD
Low Noise Amplifier for 5 to 6 GHz WLAN with 2.4 GHz Rejection
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Low Noise Amplifier for 5 to 6 GHz WLAN with 2.4 GHz Rejection
List of Content, Figures and Tables
Table of Content
1
1.1
1.2
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................ 5
®
Wi-Fi ................................................................................................................................................... 5
Device Overview: BFR840L3RHESD .................................................................................................. 6
2
5 to 6 GHz WLAN LNA with 2.4 GHz Rejection using BFR840L3RHESD ...................................... 7
3
Overview ............................................................................................................................................. 8
4
Summary of Measurement Results .................................................................................................. 8
5
Schematics ......................................................................................................................................... 9
6
Measured Graphs ............................................................................................................................. 11
7
Evaluation Board and Layout Information .................................................................................... 18
8
Authors .............................................................................................................................................. 20
9
Remark .............................................................................................................................................. 20
List of Figures
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 4
Figure 5
Figure 6
Figure 7
Figure 8
Figure 9
Figure 10
Figure 11
Figure 12
Figure 13
Figure 14
Figure 15
Figure 16
Figure 17
Figure 18
Figure 19
Figure 20
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5 – 6 GHz Wi-Fi Wireless LAN (WLAN, IEEE802.11a/n/ac) and WiMAX (IEEE802.16e) Front-End 5
Schematic Diagram of the used Circuit ................................................................................................ 9
Insertion Power Gain of the 5-6 GHz WLAN LNA with BFR840L3RHESD ....................................... 11
Wideband Insertion Power Gain of the 5-6 GHz WLAN LNA with BFR840L3RHESD ...................... 11
Noise Figure of BFR840L3RHESD LNA for 5100 - 5900 MHz .......................................................... 12
Reverse Isolation of the 5-6 GHz WLAN LNA with BFR840L3RHESD ............................................. 12
Input Matching of the 5-6 GHz WLAN LNA with BFR840L3RHESD ................................................. 13
Input Matching of the 5-6 GHz WLAN LNA with BFR840L3RHESD (Smith Chart) ........................... 13
Output Matching of the 5-6 GHz WLAN LNA with BFR840L3RHESD .............................................. 14
Output Matching of the 5-6 GHz WLAN LNA with BFR840L3RHESD (Smith Chart) ........................ 14
Wideband Stability k Factor of the 5-6 GHz WLAN LNA with BFR840L3RHESD ............................. 15
Wideband Stability Mu Factor of the 5-6 GHz WLAN LNA with BFR840L3RHESD .......................... 15
Input 1dB Compression Point of the BFR840L3RHESD Circuit at 5500 MHz .................................. 16
rd
Output 3 Order Intercept Point of BFR840L3RHESD at 5500 MHz ................................................ 16
OFF-Mode (Vcc = 0V, Icc = 0mA) S21 of the 5-6 GHz WLAN LNA with BFR840L3RHESD ............ 17
Input 1dB Compression Point of the BFR840L3RHESD Circuit at 2500 MH .................................... 17
Photo of the BFR840L3RHESD 5-6 GHz WLAN LNA Evaluation Board .......................................... 18
Zoom-In on the BFR840L3RHESD 5-6 GHz WLAN LNA Evaluation Board ..................................... 18
Layout Proposal for RF Grounding of the 5-6 GHz WLAN LNA with BFR840L3RHESD .................. 19
PCB Layer Information ....................................................................................................................... 19
List of Tables
Table 1
Table 2
Summary of Measurement Results ...................................................................................................... 8
Bill-of-Materials................................................................................................................................... 10
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Low Noise Amplifier for 5 to 6 GHz WLAN with 2.4 GHz Rejection
Introduction
1
Introduction
1.1
Wi-Fi®
Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi®) plays a major role in today’s communications by enabling constant
connection in the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands and broadband Internet access for users with
laptops or devices equipped with wireless network interface while roaming within the range of
fixed access points (AP) or a public hotspot. Different applications like home entertainment
with wireless high-quality multimedia signal transmission, home networking notebooks, mass
data storages and printers implement 5 – 6 GHz Wi-Fi® into their system to offer high-speed
wireless connectivity.
When wider coverage areas are needed and especially when a higher order modulation
scheme is used such as in emerging very high throughput wireless specifications like 256
Quadrature Amplitude Modulation (256QAM) in IEEE 802.11ac, the SNR requirements for
both the AP and the client are more stringent. For this kind of high-speed high data rate
wireless communication standards it is essential to ensure the quality of the link path. Major
performance criteria of these equipments have to be fulfilled: sensitivity, strong signal
capability and interference immunity. Below a general application diagram of a WLAN system
is shown.
WLAN/WiMAX:
4.9 – 5.9 GHz
BPF
LNA
SPDT
Switch
Power Detector
BPF
PA
WLAN/
WiMAX
Transceiver IC
ESD
Diode
Figure 1
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5 – 6 GHz Wi-Fi Wireless LAN (WLAN, IEEE802.11a/n/ac) and WiMAX (IEEE802.16e) FrontEnd
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Low Noise Amplifier for 5 to 6 GHz WLAN with 2.4 GHz Rejection
Introduction
In order to increase the system sensitivity, an excellent low noise amplifier (LNA) in front of
the receiver is mandatory, especially in an environment with very weak signal strength and
because of the insertion loss of the SPDT switch and the Bandpass Filter (BPF) or diplexer.
The typical allowed receiver chain Noise Figure (NF) of approx. 2 dB can only be achieved by
using a high-gain low noise amplifier.
In addition, strong signal environment can exist when the equipment is next to a transmitter.
In that case, the LNA must be linear enough, i.e. have high 1dB compression point. This
avoids saturation, degradation of the gain and increased noise figure.
This application note is focusing on the LNA block, but Infineon does also support with RFswitches, TVS-diodes for ESD protection and RF Schottky diodes for power detection.
1.2
Device Overview: BFR840L3RHESD
The BFR840L3RHESD is a discrete hetero-junction bipolar transistor (HBT) specifically
designed for high performance 5 GHz band low noise amplifier (LNA) solutions for Wi-Fi
connectivity applications. It combines the 80 GHz fT silicon-germanium:carbide (SiGe:C)
B9HFM process with special device geometry engineering to reduce the parasitic
capacitance between substrate and transistor that degrades high-frequency characteristics,
resulting in an inherent input matching and a major improvement in power gain 5 GHz band
together with a low noise figure performance that is industry's best.
The BFR840L3RHESD has an integrated 1.5kV HBM ESD protection which makes the
device robust against electrostatic discharge and extreme RF input power. The device offers
its high performance at low current and voltage and is especially well-suited for portable
battery powered applications in which energy efficiency is a key requirement.
The BFR840L3RHESD is housed in low-height 0.31mm TSLP-3-9 package specially fitting
into modules. Further variants are available in industry standard visible-leads SOT343
package (BFP840ESD) and in flat-leads TSFP-4-1 package (BFP840FESD).
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Low Noise Amplifier for 5 to 6 GHz WLAN with 2.4 GHz Rejection
5 to 6 GHz WLAN LNA with 2.4 GHz Rejection using BFR840L3RHESD
2
5 to 6 GHz WLAN LNA with 2.4 GHz Rejection using
BFR840L3RHESD
This application note presents the measurement results of the Low Noise Amplifier using
BFR840L3RHESD for 5100 MHz to 5900 MHz WLAN applications. The circuit schematic
shown in Figure 2 doesn’t require any external input matching elements. High rejection at 2.4
GHz band is achieved using a LC notch filter at the input of the LNA.
It requires 10 passive 0201 size SMD components and brings gain from 14.9 dB to 14.4 dB
over the frequency band. The noise figure varies from 1.08 dB to 1.03 dB (SMA and PCB
losses are subtracted) over the complete frequency band. Moreover, 1dB compression point
IP1dB at 2.4 - 2.5 GHz band is more than 0 dBm at input.
The circuit achieves an input and output return loss of 11 dB. Furthermore, the circuit is
unconditionally stable from 10 MHz to 11 GHz.
At 5.5 GHz, using two tones spacing of 1 MHz, the output third intercept point OIP3 reaches
16.3 dBm. Besides, we obtain 1dB input compression point IP1dB of -8.3 dBm.
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Low Noise Amplifier for 5 to 6 GHz WLAN with 2.4 GHz Rejection
Overview
3
Overview
Device:
BFR840L3RHESD
Application: Low Noise Amplifier for 5 to 6 GHz WLAN with 2.4 GHz Rejection
PCB Marking: BFR840L3RHESD TSLP-3-9 M120510
4
Summary of Measurement Results
Table 1
Summary of Measurement Results
Parameter
Symbol
Value
Unit
DC Voltage
Vcc
3.0
V
DC Current
Icc
9.2
mA
Frequency Range
Freq
2500
5100
5500
5900
MHz
Gain
G
1.6
14.9
14.5
14.4
dB
Noise Figure
NF
1.05
1.03
1.05
dB
RLin
11.9
11.7
11
dB
RLout
15
18.3
21
dB
IRev
22.9
22.4
21.8
dB
Input Return Loss
Output Return
Loss
Reverse Isolation
Input P1dB
IP1dB
0
-8.3
dBm
Output P1dB
OP1dB
0.6
+5.2
dBm
Input IP3
IIP3
+1.8
dBm
Output IP3
OIP3
+16.3
dBm
k
> 1.0
--
Stability
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Note/Test Condition
SMA and PCB losses (~0.15
dB) are subtracted
Power @ Input: -25 dBm
f1= 5500 MHz, f2= 5501 MHz
Stability measured from 10MHz
to 11GHz
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Low Noise Amplifier for 5 to 6 GHz WLAN with 2.4 GHz Rejection
Schematics
5
Schematics
Vcc= 3.0 V
J3
DC Connector
R3
120
ohms
All passives are “0201“ case size
Inductor L1
LQP03T Series
Capacitors
GRM Series
I = 9.2 mA
C4
33pF
C3
0.3pF
R2
27 ohms
R1
33k
Ohms
L1
3.8nH
Q1
C1
22pF
J1
RF Port1
INPUT
BFR840L3RHESD
C2
18pF
J2
RF Port2
OUTPUT
C5
2.2pF
L2
1.8nH
Total externals Count = 10
Inductors = 2 (LQP03T Series)
Resistors = 3
Capacitors = 5
Figure 2
A proper RF grounding is required to ensure
the LNA performance. Please refer to Chapter
7 for the layout proposal.
PCB Marking= BFR840L3RHESD TSLP-3-9 M120510
PCB Board Material = Standard FR4
Layer spacing (top RF to internal ground plane): 0.2 mm
Schematic Diagram of the used Circuit
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Low Noise Amplifier for 5 to 6 GHz WLAN with 2.4 GHz Rejection
Schematics
Table 2
Symbol
Bill-of-Materials
Value
Unit
Size
Manufacturer
Comment
C1
22
pF
0201
Various
Input DC block
C2
18
pF
0201
Various
Output DC block
C3
0.3
pF
0201
Various
Output matching. Influence the input
matching as well.
C4
33
pF
0201
Various
RF decoupling / blocking cap
C5
2.2
pF
0201
Various
L1
3.8
nH
0201
Murata LQP03T series
L2
R1
1.8
33
nH
kΩ
0201
0201
Murata LQP03T series
Various
2.4 GHz rejection
Output matching and biasing to the
Collector
2.4 GHz rejection
R2
27
Ω
0201
Various
Stability improvement
R3
120
Ω
0201
Various
DC biasing (provides DC negative
feedback to stabilize DC operating
point over temperature variation,
transistor hFE variation, etc.)
BFR840L3RHESD SiGe:C
Heterojunction Bipolar RF Transistor
Q1
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Low Noise Amplifier for 5 to 6 GHz WLAN with 2.4 GHz Rejection
Measured Graphs
6
Measured Graphs
Insertion Power Gain InBand
17
16
5100 MHz
14.9 dB
15
5900 MHz
14.4 dB
14
13
4000
Figure 3
4500
5000
5500
6000
Frequency (MHz)
6500
7000
Insertion Power Gain of the 5-6 GHz WLAN LNA with BFR840L3RHESD
Insertion Power Gain WideBand
20
15
5100 MHz
14.9 dB
10
5
5900 MHz
14.4 dB
2500 MHz
1.61 dB
0
-5
2400 MHz
-9.32 dB
-10
2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500 5000 5500 6000 6500 7000 7500 8000
Frequency (MHz)
Figure 4
Wideband Insertion Power Gain of the 5-6 GHz WLAN LNA with BFR840L3RHESD
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Low Noise Amplifier for 5 to 6 GHz WLAN with 2.4 GHz Rejection
Measured Graphs
Noise Figure
1.4
1.3
5800 MHz
1.08 dB
NF(dB)
1.2
5500 MHz
1.03 dB
1.1
1
0.9
5900 MHz
1.05 dB
5100 MHz
1.05 dB
0.8
0.7
5100
Figure 5
5300
5500
Frequency (MHz)
5700
5900
Noise Figure of BFR840L3RHESD LNA for 5100 - 5900 MHz
Reverse Isolation
60
50
40
5100 MHz
22.9 dB
5900 MHz
21.8 dB
30
20
10
0
4000
Figure 6
4500
5000
5500
6000
Frequency (MHz)
6500
7000
Reverse Isolation of the 5-6 GHz WLAN LNA with BFR840L3RHESD
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Measured Graphs
Input Matching
-8
-9
5900 MHz
-11.1 dB
-10
5100 MHz
-11.9 dB
-11
-12
-13
-14
4000
Figure 7
4500
5000
5500
6000
Frequency (MHz)
6500
7000
Input Matching of the 5-6 GHz WLAN LNA with BFR840L3RHESD
Swp Max
7000MHz
2.
0
6
0.
0.8
1.0
Input Matching Smith
0.
4
0
3.
0
4.
5.0
0.2
10.0
-3
.0
.0
-2
-1.0
-0.8
-0
.6
.4
-0
Figure 8
5.0
4.0
3.0
2.0
1.0
0.8
0.6
0.4
5100 MHz
r 0.602395
x -0.086714
2
-0.
-4
.0
-5.
0
0
5900 MHz
r 0.568741
x 0.053913
-10.0
0.2
10.0
Swp Min
3500MHz
Input Matching of the 5-6 GHz WLAN LNA with BFR840L3RHESD (Smith Chart)
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Low Noise Amplifier for 5 to 6 GHz WLAN with 2.4 GHz Rejection
Measured Graphs
Output Matching
-5
-10
5100 MHz
-15 dB
-15
5900 MHz
-21 dB
-20
-25
4000
Figure 9
4500
5000
5500
6000
Frequency (MHz)
6500
7000
Output Matching of the 5-6 GHz WLAN LNA with BFR840L3RHESD
Swp Max
7000MHz
2.
0
6
0.
0.8
1.0
Output Matching Smith
0.
4
0
3.
0
4.
5.0
0.2
10.0
5.0
4.0
3.0
2.0
10.0
1.0
0.8
0.6
0.4
0
0.2
5900 MHz
r 0.86982
x -0.106505
5100 MHz
r 0.765246
x -0.211879
-10.0
2
-0.
-4
.0
-5.
0
-3
.0
Figure 10
.0
-2
-1.0
-0.8
-0
.6
.4
-0
Swp Min
3500MHz
Output Matching of the 5-6 GHz WLAN LNA with BFR840L3RHESD (Smith Chart)
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Low Noise Amplifier for 5 to 6 GHz WLAN with 2.4 GHz Rejection
Measured Graphs
Stability k Factor
3
2
1
0
10
Figure 11
2010
4010
6010
Frequency (MHz)
8010
10000
Wideband Stability k Factor of the 5-6 GHz WLAN LNA with BFR840L3RHESD
Stability Mu Factor
2
1.5
1
Mu2 factor
0.5
Mu1 factor
0
10
Figure 12
2010
4010
6010
Frequency (MHz)
8010
10000
Wideband Stability Mu Factor of the 5-6 GHz WLAN LNA with BFR840L3RHESD
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Measured Graphs
Input 1dB Compression Point at 5500 MHz
20
Gain(dB)
15
-30 dBm
14.52 dB
10
-8.32 dBm
13.52 dB
5
0
-30
Figure 13
-25
-20
-15
Pin (dBm)
-10
-5
0
Input 1dB Compression Point of the BFR840L3RHESD Circuit at 5500 MHz
Output 3rd Order Intercept Point
0
5500 MHz
-10.5
Power (dBm)
-20
-40
5502 MHz
-64.2
-60
-80
-100
5498.5
Figure 14
5499.5
5500.5
Frequency (MHz)
5501.5
5502.5
rd
Output 3 Order Intercept Point of BFR840L3RHESD at 5500 MHz
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Measured Graphs
OFF Mode S21
-16
-18
5900 MHz
-21.3 dB
-20
5100 MHz
-19.5 dB
-22
-24
-26
4000
Figure 15
4500
5000
5500
6000
Frequency (MHz)
6500
7000
OFF-Mode (Vcc = 0V, Icc = 0mA) S21 of the 5-6 GHz WLAN LNA with BFR840L3RHESD
Input 1dB Compression Point at 2500 MHz
5
Gain(dB)
3
1
-25.00 dBm
1.61 dB
-0.03 dBm
0.6 dB
-1
-3
-5
-25
Figure 16
-20
-15
-10
Pin (dBm)
-5
0
5
Input 1dB Compression Point of the BFR840L3RHESD Circuit at 2500 MH
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Evaluation Board and Layout Information
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Evaluation Board and Layout Information
Figure 17
Photo of the BFR840L3RHESD 5-6 GHz WLAN LNA Evaluation Board
Figure 18
Zoom-In on the BFR840L3RHESD 5-6 GHz WLAN LNA Evaluation Board
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Evaluation Board and Layout Information
Figure 19
Layout Proposal for RF Grounding of the 5-6 GHz WLAN LNA with BFR840L3RHESD
Vias
FR4 Core, 0.2mm
Copper
35µm
Figure 20
FR4 Prepreg,
0.8mm
PCB Layer Information
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Low Noise Amplifier for 5 to 6 GHz WLAN with 2.4 GHz Rejection
Authors
8
Authors
Shamsuddin Ahmed, Application Engineer of Business Unit “RF and Protection Devices”
Dr. Chih-I Lin, Senior Staff Engineer/Technical Marketing RF of Business Unit “RF and
Protection Devices”
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Remark
The graphs are generated with the simulation program AWR Microwave Office®.
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